Yes, You Can Get Great Scotch for Less Than $50. The Pros Swear by These Bottles.
DRAMBUIE
“It’s actually a Scotch liqueur. The base is a blend of high-quality Scotch whiskies at 40% ABV (80 proof), mellowed and sweetened with a secret recipe of herbs and spices that can trace its roots back to Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Though it was created to drink straight, it also mixes beautifully with almost anything, most notably with another Scotch in a Rusty Nail. I use it in place of any other liqueur in classic recipes like a Margarita, or I just sip it over a few ice cubes and let the melt do its magic. Whenever I’m enjoying Drambuie, I feel like I’m drinking centuries of Scotch history on the rocks.” — Anthony Caporale, Director of Spirits Education, Institute of Culinary Education.